7 Places To Visit In The Andaman And Nicobar Islands

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The Group of islands covering a total area of 8,073 sq kilometers, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a union territory of the republic of India. Initially inhabited by multiple groups of indigenous tribes, the island was later used as a penal colony during the British occupation of India. Despite of the horrid reputation during the colonial period, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands this day are one of the most sought after tourist destination of India. The islands are famous for its serene, white sandy beaches characterized by sparkling blue waters. In this article we shall discuss the best places to visit in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Port Blair is poignant reminder of the many sacrifices of freedom fighters. The Cellular jail here is perhaps one of the most infamous remnants of India’s struggle for independence. The main motive of the establishment of this prison was solitary confinement of the prisoners. The wings were built in a manner that the face of each cell only saw the back of the cell opposite to it. Many freedom fighters were incarcerated in this prison colony including Veer Savarkar and Batukeshwar Dutt. Port Blair is also a gateway to other tourist attractions in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, due to its accessibility from the mainland. Ferries operate mainly from Port Blair to other islands.

Cellular Jail

Wandoor & Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park

Japanese Bunkers

Chatham Saw Mill

Corbyn’s Cove

Chidiya Tapu

Samudrika Marine Museum

North Bay Island

Jolly Buoy Island

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Mount Harriet

Anthropological Museum

Sippighat Agricultural Farm

2. Havelock Islands

Havelock islands is home to Radhanagar beach, one of the most popular beaches in India and also awarded the best beach in Asia by TIME magazine in 2004. The beach is situated around a distance of 12 kilometers from the Havelock islands and is a must visit site. The waters are sparkling blue and devoid of any wave action. There are a huge number of activities that one can do like scuba diving, snorkeling, boating, fishing etc. The beach is especially popular for couples as it is almost vacant and the serene environment adds to the romance. One can also enjoy elephant rides here. The best way to enjoy the beauty of the beach is to take a camera and go on a long stroll and click photographs amidst the white sands and the blue waters, the sunset at this beach is a marvel to behold.

The Baratang Island are a must visit site for all the people who are planning their itinerary for the Andaman and nicobar islands. The boat ride is covered with a canopy of the forest which is also a home to the indigenous ‘Jarwa’ tribe. However one needs to be careful of the sea crocodiles and should not go near the water. The Limestone caves here will immediately gather your attention as the erosion have formed some unique shapes. The company of an experienced guide will make the trip more enjoyable as you might get to know some interesting facts about the local tribes and the history of these caves.

Neil island is famous for its coral reefs and white shores. The best time to visit its beaches is during mornings and evenings. The morning time is especially good for the people who would like to go snorkeling and enjoy the view of the coral reefs located here. Because of the beauty of the reefs located here, Neil islands are often termed as the coral capital of Andaman. Do not worry if you’re not much of a snorkeling enthusiast, you can enjoy the beach simply by carrying a hammock and a book and enjoy the calm and cool sea breeze and indulge yourself. There are a number of benches for strollers to rest their feet and local vendors who sell coconut water.

Ross islands are famous for the ruins of Penal colony that precedes the cellular jail or the Kaala paani. The jail was formerly used to incarcerate political prisoners and we can still see the ruins of the gallows at this island. The jail had many notable political prisoners from India’s struggle to independence. The island also has ruins of British's opulent colonial past in the form a bakery, bungalows etc. The place no matter how notorious it was during the colonial period is a picturesque location which is one of the most important tourist destinations in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Ross Island Penal Colony

British Colony Ruins.

Japanese bunkers

Barren Island

Forest Department Museum

6. Rangat

The scenic beauty of Rangat is perfect for flora and fauna lovers. It is located on Middle Andaman Island and is famous for Cuthbert Bay Beach, which is the breeding ground for turtles. These include olive ridley turtles, green sea turtles, hawksbill and leatherback turtles. The Cuthbert Bay Wildlife Sanctuary on the beach provides an undisturbed view of newly born turtles scrambling towards the sea. Visitors can also help in marine conservation efforts by releasing turtle hatchlings.

The largest of the Nicobar Islands in India, the great nicobar island covers an area of 1,045 sq kilometers. The island is however sparsely populated with a population of around 10,000. The area was severely affected by the 2004 tsunami in the Indian ocean resulting in many deaths and was cut off from the outside world for a couple of days. Nevertheless, the great Nicobar island is known widely for its rainforest that houses a diverse wildlife, and is also a part of the World biosphere reserve.The island also contains the indigenous tribe called ‘Shompen’ which is one of the oldest tribes in the world. Wildlife photographers can also visit the Campbell bay which is home to a number of unique fauna including includes Crab-eating macaque, giant robber crab, megapode, and Nicobar pigeon.

Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve

Indira Point

Campbell Bay

Tourist places in Andaman and Nicobar Islands are famous for their relaxing and quaint beaches, a rich reserve of unique flora and fauna. Although it is a tough task to contain all the places you can visit in these island paradise but we have a made a humble attempt to mention the places which we considered are of prime importance and should find a place in every tour itinerary.

Well if I’m not wrong then you might be putting up at Port Blair, start the day by visiting the nearby places you can access by walking and try to mark the location of your hotel or resort on a map.

Try to visit the nearby eateries and locations like seaside promenade can be a great place for an evening visit. The next day try visiting the various historical monuments and places like the Cellular Jail, Viper islands, Limestone caves, Marina Park etc. Most of the tourist attractions can be covered in a day or two leaving the rest of the days in which you can go around the various beaches and enjoy the serene relaxation they have to offer.

Try visiting Havelock Islands if you want to visit the best and the most solitary beaches, the various accommodation facilities and local eateries at Havelock Islands are not to be missed. Being a traveler myself, i would advise you to focus less on the attractions and more on the beaches, relaxation and eating to get the best out of the Andamans.

I am planning a visit to Andaman and Nicobar from New delhi in August. Please guide me through the complete must visit places and also whether I should sign up for a package or go on our own and explore things on our own 🙂

Hi,
i will be visiting andamans from 14th to 20th august 2016, help me with your experience, and how to travel in between islands and where to stay – its a family of 8 even kids – and we look for economical budget.
and the tariff in each places, what to do and what not to do.

I want to visit andaman for my honeymoon in the first week of march. Please suggest me whether it will be a wise decision to spend honeymoon in the month of march in Andaman. And how much will be the budget if the stay is for a week.

We’re planning to visit Andaman for 5 days & 4 nights kindly tell me about the package for 2 people and the places to visit there? We have a medium budget plan with focus to nature mainly, how should we plan my visit to get the maximum? We are planning for a package trip to Andaman Nicobar Islands next month from 1st October to 5th October 2016.

Hi,
I will be visiting Andamans from 11th to 16th April 2017. Help me with your experience, and how to travel in between islands and where to stay – its a family of 8 even kids – and we look for economical budget.
And the tariff in each places, what to do and what not to do.

I am planning a visit to Andaman and Nicobar from Cooch Behar, West Bengal in December . Please guide me through the complete must visit places and also whether I should sign up for a package or go on our own and explore things on our own 🙂

i have planned a tour to Andaman Nicobar in October 23rd to 27th in a group of about 15 perons. is there any tour operator to manage this tour and provide stay, visits to tourist places. Breakfast, Lunch, dinner etc. during our stay

One can easily spend a few days here and indulge in the various sports activities on exotic beaches. Top sights to visit. Cellular Jail National Memorial, Radhanagar, Little Andaman Lighthouse, Kalapathar, Havelock Island, Limestone Caves Baratang Island etc.